About Ozanam House Community Resource Centre
Ozanam House is a community project operated by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, working directly with people in need through an action-oriented programme, attempting to effect positive change through social justice. Our work primarily involves person-to-person contact. Throughout the year we run childcare, youth, adult education and community programmes.
What's Involved
To achieve this we require the support of our events team who work together to bring these events to life. Hence we are constantly seeking new volunteers for our Events Committee. There will be numerous roles on this committee for individuals with different skills:-
• To find and plan the venue if/where applicable
• To plan, direct, support and control the events
• To plan, develop and implement advertising for the events
• To utilise networks to engage more representatives from the private sector in our events
• To source companies and sponsors
• To support event organisers and direct them in their work
• To oversee the event on the night taking on various roles as agreed at committee meeting
• Other general responsibilities in the context of the role as agreed in the event committee meetings
Please note:
This is an on-line role, though there maybe a requirement to meet in the office once the restrictions have been lifted.
What's required for this position
Skills, Experience & Qualities Required and Utilised by Fundraising Committee
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Written word and presentation skills
• Good organizational skills
• Administrative skills
• Creative design skills
• Digital media skills
• Good networking abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good powers of persuasion
• Creative thinking
• Effective problem solving
• Positive and energetic attitude and strong desire to meet goals and commitments
• Strong empathy with the vision and ethos of Ozanam House
- Event management/ Fundraising
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 1 year
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
On-line
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Garda Vetting
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Personal and professional development
• Learn new skills in networking and fundraising
• Support our community resource centre in helping planned programmes and projects happen
